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Lead Engineering Technician | Software

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 118700 - 198500
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms (HIL Racks Test Benches etc.) flashing software and troubleshooting system faults.



Responsibilities

What youll do...

Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
Collaborate with software developers engineers and other technicians to build software development equipment.
Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
Ability to operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment
Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.
Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.



Qualifications

Youll have...
2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience
3 years of experience Machining and Fabricating parts

Even better you may have...
Experience in software integration and testing preferably in the automotive industry.
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping
Experience with Microsoft Office Confluence and Jira applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to work in a fast paced cross-functional environment
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a GSR-7 and ranges from $118700-$198500.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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